Raw Tone and Looks
The raw and unrefined character of Meinl's 22" Byzance Vintage Pure Medium Ride makes it one of the better jazz/funk/fusion/R&B cymbals Sweetwater drummers have gotten their hands on, and we really think that anyone looking for that raw, dark sound is going to love this one. You don't normally come across deliberately non-lathed cymbals like this one, but if you're after a dry sound with a distinct short accent, this is a cymbal to check out. The low pitch and volume of this Byzance Vintage Pure Medium Ride lends itself particularly well to making short, pronounced accents with almost no sustain. Get your hands on Meinl's 22" Byzance Vintage Pure Medium Ride and see what it does for you.
Related Videos: 22 inch Byzance Vintage Pure Ride Cymbal
- A rough, raw, and extremely dry ride cymbal that's perfect for jazz, funk, fusion, R&B, and more
- Perfect for accents as it has almost no sustain
- Raw B20 bronze offers you extremely dark tone that wells up with complex overtones
- Hammered finish looks cool and adds an esoteric dryness to the tone
